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    Buffins!!! Muffins That Taste Like Hot Cross Buns

    Published: Mar 24, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Lee-Ann · 2 Comments

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    This buffin recipe makes easy melt and mix muffins that taste just like hot cross buns. Yes, really!

    One word...Buffins...where have these been all my life????? Muffins that taste like hot cross buns, total game changer! The traditional flavour of hot cross buns, but in the form of super easy, melt and mix muffins. That's right, no yeast, no rising, no kneading, and ready to eat much quicker than homemade Easter buns. Hot cross muffins = buffins = easy Easter buns all year round!muffins sitting on a wire rack

    Table of Contents

    • Ingredients you will need for this recipe
    • How to make this recipe
    • My top tips for making this recipe
    • Serving suggestions and ideas for add-ins
    • Other recipes you may enjoy
    • Buffins!!! Muffins That Taste Like Hot Cross Buns
      • Ingredients
        • Sugar Glaze (optional)
        • Icing Cross (optinal)
      • Instructions
        • Sugar Glaze
        • Icing Cross
      • Notes

    Ingredients you will need for this recipe

    • self-raising flour
    • sultanas
    • currants
    • bicarbonate of soda
    • mixed spice
    • cinnamon
    • buttermilk
    • eggs
    • caster sugar
    • salted butter
    • icing sugar
    • water

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make this recipe

    1. In a large bowl, sift together self-raising flour, mixed spice, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda.
    2. In another bowl mix together buttermilk, melted butter, caster sugar and eggs.process images showing how to cook recipe
    3. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and mix until just combined.
    4. Mix in sultanas and currants, then divide mixture amongst a 12-hole muffin tin lined with paper cases and bake.photographs showing process of making recipe

    My top tips for making this recipe

    • It's important not to over-mix the batter or the muffins will turn out tough.
    • These buffins are lovely and shiny because they are glazed with a simple sugar syrup - this is totally optional.
    • You could also leave off the cross on top if you like, in fact I would suggest this if you plan on reheating the buffins.
    • Don't have any self-raising flour? You can make your own by sifting together 2 teaspoons of baking powder for every 1 cup of flour.
    • No buttermilk? A good substitute is to add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to 1 cup (250ml) of whole milk, then leave for 5-10 minutes at room temperature until the mixture looks slightly thickened and curdled. This link has some more alternatives.

    Serving suggestions and ideas for add-ins

    • Just like all the options available for traditional hot cross buns these days, you could change up this buffin recipe too. Trade the dried fruit for choc chips, or maybe a dried cranberries and white choc chip combination.
    • Mine are going to be slathered in butter!

    Other recipes you may enjoy

    Sultana Scones - moist and fluffy buttermilk scones packed with sweet and juicy sultanas.

    4 Ingredient Banana Bread - use up those ripe bananas and then add a few pantry staples to make an easy homemade banana bread that you can customize to make your own!

    muffins sitting on a wire rack

    Buffins!!! Muffins That Taste Like Hot Cross Buns

    Buffins - quick and easy muffins that taste just like hot cross buns! A great melt and mix recipe for easy hot cross muffins all year round.
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    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Serving: 12
    Calories: 289kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 2½ cups self-raising flour 375g
    • 1¼ teaspoon mixed spice
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
    • 1 cup sultanas
    • ½ cup currants
    • 100 g salted butter melted
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup caster sugar 180g
    • 1 cup buttermilk 250ml

    Sugar Glaze (optional)

    • 2 tablespoon caster sugar
    • 2 tablespoon boiling water

    Icing Cross (optinal)

    • ½ cup icing sugar
    • 1-2 teaspoon water

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 200c/395f.
    • Line a 12 hole muffin tin (mine is ½ cup capacity) with paper cases.
    • In a large bowl, sift together self-raising flour (2½ cups/375g), mixed spice (1¼ tsp), cinnamon (½ tsp) and bicarbonate of soda (½ tsp). Mix to combine.
    • In another bowl mix together buttermilk (1 cup/250ml), melted butter (100g), caster sugar (¾ cup/180g) and eggs (2).
    • Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and mix until just combined - don't over mix.
    • Add sultanas (1 cup) and currants (½ cup) and mix lightly to combine, then divide mixture amongst muffin papers. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until browned on top and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the centre.
    • Once buffins have cooled, brush a small amount of the sugar glaze on top of each buffin (if using), then pipe an icing "cross" on top of each buffin (if using).

    Sugar Glaze

    • Combine caster sugar (2 tbsp) and boiling water (2 tbsp), mixing to dissolve the sugar.

    Icing Cross

    • Combine icing sugar (½ cup/80g) with just enough water to make a thick icing.

    Notes

    • It's important not to over-mix the batter or the muffins will turn out tough.
    • These buffins are lovely and shiny because they are glazed with a simple sugar syrup - this is totally optional.
    • You could also leave off the cross on top if you like, in fact I would suggest this if you plan on reheating the buffins.
    • Don't have any self-raising flour? You can make your own by sifting together 2 teaspoons of baking powder for every 1 cup of flour.
    • No buttermilk? A good substitute is to add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to 1 cup (250ml) of whole milk, then leave for 5-10 minutes at room temperature until the mixture looks slightly thickened and curdled. This link has some more alternatives.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    1. Therese

      December 07, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      These were great! Kids devoured them, and want me to make more!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        December 07, 2021 at 6:31 pm

        That's great Therese, thanks for letting me know!

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